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Root Lattice


The root lattice of a finite-dimensional complex semisimple Lie algebra, relative to a Cartan subalgebra h, is the discrete point lattice generated by its Lie algebra roots in their real vector space span in h^*, the dual vector space of h.


See also

Cartan Matrix, Lie Algebra, Lie Algebra Root, Lie Algebra Weight, Root System, Semisimple Lie Algebra, Weyl Group

Portions of this entry contributed by Todd Rowland

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Weisstein, Eric W., with contributions by Todd Rowland. "Root Lattice." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/RootLattice.html

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